This place was very nice, the staff was very friendly and very helpful. We were a party of eight and all of us had a great time and really enjoyed our meal, The barbecue was delicious The sauces were delicious we had no complaints whatsoever and probably one of the best things you could actually eat inside, so if you want to go sit down and eat you should definitely go visit these folks. On an added note the prices weren’t terrible

We visited Smokey Canyon BBQ with my co-workers for lunch. Atmosphere was amazing. Interior setup is very nice. Staff was quite friendly. However, there are couple things I'd like to point out: 1. Their prices are on higher side. Lunch menu was almost $18 per person. For their serving sizes I thought it was too expensive. In my opinion $12-$14 would've been more appropriate for that portion. 2. Their BBQ brisket had no taste. It was bland and didn't seem like it had any seasoning added. I travel a lot and always attempt to try different foods, this one was one of the weird experiences. I really wanted to like it and give them a "5" star review. Nonetheless, their prices and food taste just were not up for it.

First time here and this will not be the last. Beer on tap 🍻 we had the 3 meat platters very good tender and fall of the bone ribs. The onion rings were very good as well as the mac n cheese also the salad was so crisp with the best ranch dressing Really liked the patio quiet and very inviting pet friendly.

Great food at reasonable prices. Super friendly staff that is always appreciative of customers. They've done so much to help the community. Back when the covid situation first began, when things like eggs, flour and other staples were nearly impossible to find at grocery stores, they offered the community a lifeline. They took phone orders for these staples and placed bulk orders with their food suppliers, then fulfilled them with the general public, at cost. No profit. Just doing good deeds for the community. My wife and I have been eating with them for several years now, and always feel welcome, which isn't how we always feel at some places. We're an interracial couple, and often get cold stares from staff at some BBQ places, but not here. As for the food? It's amazing. Consistently good or better quality. Consistently made properly, even special orders. The menu is accurate in describing what is on it. The staff knows the menu and knows what to recommend. I've had several of their meats, the tri tip, smoked Turkey, pulled pork and chicken. Love them all, but I usually fall back to the Turkey, cause I'm trying to maintain a lower calorie intake! We once took my father in law for his birthday, the whole family loved it and wants to come back all the time, but of course options are limited now. They also, like a good bbq place does, offers very hearty and customizable to go options. You can even buy meat by the pound! They have 3 BBQ sauces, a hot and Spivey "Firehouse" sauce (this is the only one o haven't tried). a mustard/vinegar base "Carolina" sauce, which is the default sauce on their meats, and I have to be honest. I don't like mustard. But I like this sauce, in small doses. And a tomato based "Kansas city" sauce, this is my favorite, and I usually pour this on my meat liberally with a dash of the Carolina mixed in. All 3 sauces are available for purchase also! I can't really get enough of this place, best BBQ in the area.

Underwhelmed and left disappointed First I want to disclose that I have not tried their ribs but I did order one of their most expensive menu items. I ordered their Tri-Tip sandwich, runs about $20, but definitely not worth the money, not even worth half of what I paid. I feel conflicted writing this review, as I am local here to this family owned business but the experience here just left me really unsatisfied. The Tri-Tip was bland, dry, and overall not good, the bread roll tasted stale and bland and said to say their BBQ sauce isn’t really that good, it’s too bland. The onion rings were really good though. I haven’t tried their ribs but after tasting their sauce I don’t have a desire to come back to try them. This is a shame since I was expecting an experience similar to HOGGs in MoVal, but atlas Smokey Canyon can’t compare to HOGGs. At HOGGs everything, and I mean everything tastes great, you can’t go wrong with any of their food. The customer service and friendliness is top notch here, but unfortunately their tri-tip sandwich wasn’t up to par.

Just had the worst experience ever. Placed an online order for 2 burgers and a appetizer platter. Get home to see only 1 burger and the platter. Called back to see what happened and lady on phone basically said she remembers taking my order and I only asked for 1. So immediately I asked to speak to manager and the owner comes on the phone and basically yells at me telling me she made a mistake and it is what it is. She conducted business very poor and it reflected on the way her employees conducted themselves. An a time like this where small businesses like this are struggling to make and Karen owners like this one who simply don't care about their customers. They lost my business for good.

We ventured in on a Sunday afternoon at 2:30pm. There about 6 families finishing up their meals inside and outside. There was no line and we were able to walk up and order immediately. The staff was pleasant and welcoming. They were very knowledgeable of their menu and answered our questions with confidence and accuracy. I ordered the Beef Rib (3 bones) platter w/ Coleslaw & Mac N Cheese. The ribs came with the Kansas City style sauce, that was a sweet molasses based. My wife ordered the Loaded Baked Potato platter w/ Missouri beans, and Corn on the Cobb (which wasn’t sweet corn). The brisket had a lot of fat/gristle, but the meat was tender and smoked well! We also ordered a side of fries with their homemade seasoning that went well with their Ranch sauce. They gave us a side of collard greens. We enjoyed our visit and will be back to try more items! We recommend Smokey Canyon if you’re in/near Riverside!

This place is a little hard to find for the first time because it is nestled within a shopping center that has businesses laid out in clusters. Just look for the Chase Bank and you will find BBQ nearby. The restaurant has an open floorplan with an order line along one wall and metal-top tables in a grid pattern. They feature a large menu -- much bigger than your average BBQ joint with about ten items -- so everyone (except maybe vegetarians) should find what they want. Their meats include brisket, tri-tip, beef ribs, St. Louis ribs, turkey, several cuts of pork, chicken, and hot links. There is an extensive list of sides, a number of salads, and a few dessert items. I ordered a Caesar Salad ($10) and the Two Meat Plate with Brisket & Tri-Tip and chose Cheesy Potatoes & Cole Slaw for my sides ($24). The salad was great: Lots of crispy Romaine lettuce, shredded parmesan, croutons, and a nice helping of thick dressing. A light eater could make a meal out of this salad, it was that generous. The main course was served on a round, flat, metal platter covered in brown butcher paper. I know it is trendy to offer BBQ this way but I prefer my food on a proper ceramic plate. The sides came in cardboard boats -- again, not my favorite presentation. The brisket was quite good. It was very tender and flavorful. The meat was served, however, in a pile of different-sized slices, as if the chef were trying to use up all the left-over bits. Still good tasting but not as appetizing as a set of thick slices, carefully lined up in a row. The tri-tip, on the other hand, was not as good. While the pieces showed off the correct red stripe, the meat was over-cooked and not particularly tender. Again, the serving was composed of a mish-mash of different shapes and sizes. The meat was served with mild BBQ sauce already squirted onto about a third of each pile. I prefer to be given meat without topping, so that I can choose to apply -- or not -- the sauce of my personal heat range, in my own choice of quantity. The waitress said she would return with a selection of sauces but she never appeared again. The Cole Slaw had a good flavor but the dressing was watery. Also, the portion was pretty skimpy. The Cheesy Potatoes were quite a disappointment, as well. They consisted of large, diced blocks of red-skin potatoes tossed with a pretty flavorless cheese sauce. My idea of cheesy potatoes is a baked russet, hogged out and blended with shredded cheddar, sour cream, & chopped green onions, then ladeled back into the potato skin, and baked for a few more minutes. Their cheesy potatoes were more like something you might get at a fast-food drive-thru. Like the Slaw, the portion size was lacking. The drink selection was disappointing, with a self-serve dispenser of Pepsi products (I hate the taste of Pepsi, BTW) plus a couple of versions of iced tea. They really should expand their offerings of drinks to include some regional favorites. The final tally shows a pleasant atmosphere, with a large selection of mostly mediocre food, plated haphazardly, by disinterested staff, that is over-priced by double. Overall, this was a $19 meal that cost $41. I am afraid I cannot recommend this restaurant.

Pretty good BBQ, will definitely come again. Kid friendly is a big plus. Friendly service.

Pained to write this review as I fondly remember attending the opening of this restraint in college. To be fair, restaurants should not be judged entirely on an off-day but this was either a series of oversights or a real quality issue. I arrived at 1, ordered 3 items to go, and was told it was a 20 minute wait one of the chefs had called out. Sitting at the bar, I witnessed four different parties approach and all for refunds after waiting over an hour... a cue to leave I missed. During that time, the very pleasant staff continued people it would be a 15-20 minute wait. In retrospect, it seems foolish to have believed that a long wait would turn into good food. All the good BBQ joints have their food largely prepared very early in the morning - you can't rush out an order of ribs if they weren't slow cooked previously. Unfortunately, all the food tasted like it was slow cooked two days ago or rushed through while people were waiting and not done right. Tough things happen in the restaurant industry. The right call today should have been to shut the doors and put up the closed today sign. That's certainly a cheaper option than sending 15 people back to work not having eaten or worse, giving people $15-30 meals after waiting an hour that are not anywhere near your standards. It sure seems like shortcuts on the meat must have been deliberate as good slow cooking operates like clockwork. The worst thing though was hearing newly arriving customers being told 15-20 minutes when I arrived.

It was easy ordering and receiving food. It was my birthday and both waitress were polite and professional. They had the tables all set up and ready and offered to help decorating. I highly recommend this restaurant the food was delicious and the homemade cookies were yummy.

1st time here. I experienced good customer service and the food was great. I had brisket, fried green tomatoes, and salad oh and a brownie. My fried got the brisket Panini with green chilies that was good as well. I will go back. It is a bit pricey but I appreciate good customer service. That is a big factor on where go. Good food/good customer service worth it $$$ Make sure to leave a tip. They deserve it.

Terrible service. Ordered burgers and an appetizer platter. Took over 30 to 40 min to bring order out and when they do they bring out burgers out first. I let the server know we still haven't received our appetizer and her response is "We're short Staffed". I ask to cancel the appetizer due to them bringing our burgers out and the appetizer still not being done yet. At this point we still haven't even gotten ranch or napkins to eat the burger. To make matters even worst she gives the people sitting behind us our appetizer platter for free. How disrespectful and rude. Staff is unprofessional and I will never come back again.

I just heard Saturday will be smokey Canyons last day. They will be missed so much!! They have sold their restaurant. The owners and workers there were always friendly and took very good care of their customers. Good luck and god bless you all. You will be missed!! ❤️

Great food, fast service and nice atmosphere. Come here for great food from a small business. Help keep this one going, I like to keep eating here. Yes they are a little higher in price than your IHOP or Denny's but that is not why you go here.